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LA Mart opens for permanent showroom business

In an effort to provide a safe shopping experience for buyers and retailers, the LA Mart announced that they will be open for showroom-only appointments during their scheduled Summer Market. The Gift and Home Advisory... more »

Retailers and brands gravitate to Bridge’s online community

Bridge, an online e-commerce community, saw significant increases in membership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Retail membership increased by 17% and nine brands joined the platform, including Lenox, Kate Spade, Dansk, and Richard Ginori. Since the spring,... more »

Dallas Market Center presents more than 400 temps during August shows

Dallas Market Center announced that more than four hundred temporary exhibitors will be showcased during its August trade events. Dallas is a summer marketplace featuring temporary exhibitors, or Temps, including leading brands as well as smaller... more »

IMC presents webinars on post-COVID-19 retail

International Market Centers (IMC) is presenting two webinars exploring post-COVID-19 retail strategy as a planning tool for its Summer 2020 markets. Presented together by Atlanta Market (Aug. 13-18) and Las Vegas Market (Aug. 30-Sep. 3)... more »

Ocean City Resort Gift Show returns this November

The Ocean City Resort Gift Show will return to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, Maryland. The event runs Nov. 15-17, 2020. Coastal and resort retailers from Maine to Virginia Beach will find 300 booths... more »

Surf Expo goes virtual this September

Surf Expo released a statement regarding the cancellation of the in-person event that has now been transitioned into a virtual event Sep. 16-18, 2020. Since 1976, Surf Expo has united the watersports and beach lifestyle... more »

NY NOW reveals re-imagined stationery destination

NY NOW unveiled plans to create a single stationery destination within its market. The reimagined stationery destination will be part of a re-branded Gift + Stationery section and, as a result, the National Stationery Show... more »

SJT donates $8,900 to Feeding America

SJT Enterprises, a 35-year consumer products company, came out with COVID-19 Support car magnets in April with the plan that a portion of the sales would be donated to Feeding America, the non-profit that distributes... more »

Las Vegas Market reveals Summer 2020 virtual programming 

Las Vegas Market announced a lineup of virtual programming to be presented before, during and after the summer 2020 market, Aug. 30 – Sept. 3. In line with buyer sentiment, summer market programming will be... more »

Las Vegas Market releases two FIRST LOOK webinar dates

Las Vegas Market announced webinar dates for its signature FIRST LOOK program. The two 30-minute, CEU-accredited sessions will be presented on July 29 and Aug. 5 in advance of Summer 2020 Market. “Las Vegas Market... more »